Job Interview

ticklemylemon

Hey,

I'll be having an INTERVIEW soon and got this light grey woman's suit.
Something similar to this: (http://www.google.ie/imgres?q=grey+womens+suit&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=499&tbm=isch&tbnid=GM_vgJcrr0TOIM:&imgrefurl=http://dress.ankletss.com/women-s-business-dress/&docid=QwLt4oJgdg9bjM&imgurl=http://img.alibaba.com/wsphoto/v0/347456742/Fashion-Women-s-Clothing-Women-Business-Suit-Light-Grey-Women-Suits-Women-s-Suits-Accept-Paypal.jpg&w=422&h=516&ei=-3MyUNCJLpK5hAem5IHQDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=660&vpy=20&dur=5704&hovh=248&hovw=203&tx=153&ty=127&sig=100334142361703224528&page=1&tbnh=145&tbnw=119&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0,i:78)

So my question is, can i wear a pink flowery blouse ... because im only 20 and i don't really like that VERY STRICT look.
My friends told me that i shouldn't wear anything flowery or flashy as its not a professional look /

Any suggestions?

boogle

I don't reckon there's anything wrong with a flowery top as long as it's not low cut. But I think a bold jewel block- coloured top would be nice with that suit. Maybe jade green or fuschia pink

convert

It really depends on the company who's interviewing you and what the job is. If it's a company which is very formal, then it would probably be better to stick to something that's not too OTT. It would also depend on the top/blouse that you'd pick up. Some would be more suitable than others.

ticklemylemon

the interview im going to is like a work placement thingy.. (3rd year work placement in a pharmaceutical industry)

so i think this blouse sort of NEUTRALISES the manly look (going to wear pants)

so what ya think??? :pac:

Cherry Blossoms

I think your top is nice but I don't think it really goes with your suit. A plain one colour top would be better

dudara

That top doesn't really suit (it doesn't fit very well with the collar and lapels of the jacket). If you want a pop of colour, then you are better off going with a simple shell top in a bright colour.

lorebringer

The top does not go with the suit - and don't worry about it because loads of women make this mistake. It's mainly the style of the top that is the problem, not the colour. Having a fussy pattern (like flowers) plus a fussy cut is not a good look and ends up looking a little mis matched with the suit.

If you do want to wear a pretty top, try either a plain cut or colour. Block colours can look great with a suit - a pink would look very pretty and feminine, espicially with a frill or something - or a pain cut top with a pattern fabric. Also, keep your accessories simple of you will end up looking a bit overdone (ie. if you are wearing a floral top, don't wear anything around your neck).

Good luck in the interview!

ticklemylemon

uh some told me it looks good some ppl told me it doesnt ...

its sooo hard to pick a nice and suitable shirt/blouse

Zulu

Top doesn't suit, however, if you like it - it wouldn't hold you back.
If I was sitting opposite you and you did a good interview, I wouldn't be scoring you down on that top. I would be thinking it looks a bit strange.

ticklemylemon

ah well, i suppose ill just a buy a new one...

so what kind of top wouldn't look weird?
** i dont want to wear a shirt as id look like a man **

endofrainbow

too much going on with that blouse...

wear a fitted top in a strong colour like fushia, jade, magenta or deep red. Make sure shoes are co-ordinated too.

dudara

Something simple like this would work well under a suit jacket - strong colour gives brightness, while a simple piece of detail stops it from being too boring. Click on the photo to take you through to M&S full page

TequilaShooter

A plain top would complement the suit much better. A little bit of colour is always good pink goes well grey.

Miaireland

TequilaShooter wrote: »

A plain top would complement the suit much better. A little bit of colour is always good pink goes well grey.

I agree with Tequila Shooter. The neckline of the blouse does not go with the suit and it looks a bit ill- fitting and casual for an interview. Something along the lines of the top the model in the picture you posted of the suit would be ideal with a nice necklace.

Pink would be a nice colour. Next and Marks and Spencers are often good for tops for under suits.

Good luck with the interview.